Have a variation for 6.5 prc and quite fancied the mauser 25 straight pull but they dont do that calibre yet 
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TimWHendrix
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I was too until I got one from Revenant knives....best I ever had. Its a bit pricey but I have gralloched almost 50 deer and 20 boar with it and its still sharp as the first time I used it. Magic!
All inside.
The earlier you get there the less distance you'll have to walk.
Sika burger at lunch was epic!
Smithyithy
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First time attending today and really enjoyed it, I was surprised at how big and busy it actually was. Dragged my dad along with me - who isn't into stalking, but he found it interesting too.
I didn't plan to make any purchases (although snagged a nice framed pheasant print for 15 quid as soon as we entered the hall
) but it was a good chance to try out some kit, ask questions, do a bit of learning etc.
Free and easy parking was appreciated, food and drink was good (venison kebabs were lovely). Had a good chat with a few people: one of the chaps on the BDS stand (Craig?), chap on the Hornady stand, another at the Isuzu stand, and a lad with the Braque Francais group (lovely dog!).
Can't really think of any real downsides.. We were done and dusted in about 5 hours - unless I was shopping for lots of bits or just socialising I think that was plenty (only a 30 minute drive for us though, so not like we travelled hours). Phone signal was patchy but I wasn't surprised by that. Only gripe was that we were hoping to speak to West Mercia police, however according to one of the Staffordshire guys, WM didn't even turn up..
Oh, and I can't express how much I want one of these...
I didn't plan to make any purchases (although snagged a nice framed pheasant print for 15 quid as soon as we entered the hall
) but it was a good chance to try out some kit, ask questions, do a bit of learning etc.Free and easy parking was appreciated, food and drink was good (venison kebabs were lovely). Had a good chat with a few people: one of the chaps on the BDS stand (Craig?), chap on the Hornady stand, another at the Isuzu stand, and a lad with the Braque Francais group (lovely dog!).
Can't really think of any real downsides.. We were done and dusted in about 5 hours - unless I was shopping for lots of bits or just socialising I think that was plenty (only a 30 minute drive for us though, so not like we travelled hours). Phone signal was patchy but I wasn't surprised by that. Only gripe was that we were hoping to speak to West Mercia police, however according to one of the Staffordshire guys, WM didn't even turn up..
Oh, and I can't express how much I want one of these...
shakey jake
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I went yesterday, really good show. Very suprised how big it is, next year might need 2 days
does anyone know which model this is? the back windows look different
I wouldn't trust you with a knife I've watched you. A scalpel would scare me even more. Come join us again one day next season.
Smithyithy
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That's the Land Cruiser J70, which is essentially the 'old' Land Cruiser from the 80's, that Toyota still builds and sell as new in certain markets. We can't officially get them over here AFAIK, but being sold in RHD markets means we can get imported versions.
The 'Land Cruiser' name / model is confusing as hell sometimes because it's essentially been used for multiple model lines for years.. The one we can buy new in the UK that you've probably seen is - I believe - all new, but has a sort of retro style, this is the J250 Land Cruiser, or 'Prado' in other markets:
And then there's the J300 variant, which is much more of a luxury model, not sure if these are UK-sold..
They had one of those at the show too, in black (very nice) and a few US trucks like a massive Chevy pickup with a 6.2 V8 - just what we need
cheers for that. yes that is the model i have seen in the ukThat's the Land Cruiser J70, which is essentially the 'old' Land Cruiser from the 80's, that Toyota still builds and sell as new in certain markets. We can't officially get them over here AFAIK, but being sold in RHD markets means we can get imported versions.
The 'Land Cruiser' name / model is confusing as hell sometimes because it's essentially been used for multiple model lines for years.. The one we can buy new in the UK that you've probably seen is - I believe - all new, but has a sort of retro style, this is the J250 Land Cruiser, or 'Prado' in other markets:
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And then there's the J300 variant, which is much more of a luxury model, not sure if these are UK-sold..
They had one of those at the show too, in black (very nice) and a few US trucks like a massive Chevy pickup with a 6.2 V8 - just what we need
There are lots of fallow to be shot so it makes plenty sense if you have an outlet for 5 carcasses per outing.And a few US trucks like a massive Chevy pickup with a 6.2 V8 - just what we need
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Smithyithy
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Awesome bit of kit not doubt. With current fuel prices - maybe not too sensible haha
Dr.Dolittle
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That's the Land Cruiser J70, which is essentially the 'old' Land Cruiser from the 80's, that Toyota still builds and sell as new in certain markets. We can't officially get them over here AFAIK, but being sold in RHD markets means we can get imported versions.
The 'Land Cruiser' name / model is confusing as hell sometimes because it's essentially been used for multiple model lines for years.. The one we can buy new in the UK that you've probably seen is - I believe - all new, but has a sort of retro style, this is the J250 Land Cruiser, or 'Prado' in other markets:
View attachment 469997
And then there's the J300 variant, which is much more of a luxury model, not sure if these are UK-sold..
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They had one of those at the show too, in black (very nice) and a few US trucks like a massive Chevy pickup with a 6.2 V8 - just what we need
It's only really become practical to import them with the updated model (engine-wise). The old 70 Series with the 4.5 V8 diesel (and even the older 4.2 inline-6) couldn't pass IVA because they didn't meet Euro emissions standards, so while you could technically import one, getting it registered was a nightmare and plenty of people ended up stuck.
The new model swaps to a modern common-rail 2.8 four-cylinder (same 1GD unit as in the Hilux) which is Euro-compliant, so IVA is now actually achievable. Specialists like RHAS are already stocking and importing the new 79 Series on that basis. Still not cheap and still not something Toyota UK will sell you directly, but it's no longer the registration lottery it used to be.
The one in the photo is the 76 Series, the 4-door wagon body, a favourite with the UN.
They are widely used in Australian mining because the single cab chassis achieved a 5-star ANCAP rating in 2016, driven largely by commercial fleet demand, with many mine sites requiring 5-star as a minimum.
One long-standing bugbear with the platform though is that the front track is about 95mm wider than the rear; a consequence of Toyota widening the front axle to fit the V8 in 2007 and never correcting the rear to match. It creates an odd stance and can cause handling quirks on rutted roads or soft sand. Toyota acknowledged it with the 2024 update but said the re-engineering cost wasn't justifiable...
Only annoying bit is people travelling from all over the UK to meet and swap and sell bits etc but then no one can Contact each other as no phone signal or WiFi to actually meet and do the transactions lol
love to, anytime! I think I might have managed to improve, if it helps!
lotuseater
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Excellent show. Went both days. Saturday heaving, even more than last year. Sunday this year significantly less busy than yesterday which made getting around a lot easier.
Bought:
A Mercian Forge knife, steel gong target, boiling clamp, butcher's saw, oakwood roe/muntjac call, cap, boxers, smock, tracking book.
The butchery demos are excellent and an excuse for an hour's sit-down!
Delighted with the haul. Cracking weekend.
Only negative: no mobile signal and no wifi. Not good for traders or public and many were not happy. Made transactions and meeting people nigh-on impossible at times. One stallholder said the mobile signal was subject to a jammer in order to force traders to use a pay-for wifi. Don't know how true that is, but if so I would have thought that was unlawful, or at least something Ofcom might be interested in. Certainly sharp practice by whoever might be behind such a trick (Stafford Showground?).
I thought the most likely explanation was that the steel girder framed structure of the halls acted like a Faraday cage and stopped any mobile signal.
Bought:
A Mercian Forge knife, steel gong target, boiling clamp, butcher's saw, oakwood roe/muntjac call, cap, boxers, smock, tracking book.
The butchery demos are excellent and an excuse for an hour's sit-down!
Delighted with the haul. Cracking weekend.
Only negative: no mobile signal and no wifi. Not good for traders or public and many were not happy. Made transactions and meeting people nigh-on impossible at times. One stallholder said the mobile signal was subject to a jammer in order to force traders to use a pay-for wifi. Don't know how true that is, but if so I would have thought that was unlawful, or at least something Ofcom might be interested in. Certainly sharp practice by whoever might be behind such a trick (Stafford Showground?).
I thought the most likely explanation was that the steel girder framed structure of the halls acted like a Faraday cage and stopped any mobile signal.
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I had from Churchill, was excellent.
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